Nurse Practitioner providing low-barrier addictions medicine care through a Digital Front Door program. Working with a team to support individuals with substance use disorders.
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive care using advanced health assessment, physical examination, therapeutic management, consultation, collaboration and referrals in accordance with the Ontario College of Nurses Practice Standard: Nurse Practitioner (2018)
Assess and manage patients with addictions, who have co-existing health conditions including but not limited to mental health conditions, blood borne diseases and infections
Conduct advanced health assessment to identify client emotional, cognitive and behavioural states, as well as level of anxiety, crisis states, indices of aggression, self-harm, suicide, risk to others, competency to care for self, and signs of substance abuse, addiction, and withdrawal
Utilize evidence-based interventions, including withdrawal and other medication management, to meet the needs of a diverse range of clients with substance use disorders
Provide care to persons experiencing substance use disorders and/or mental health conditions that is recovery oriented, trauma-informed and use principles of harm reduction and address social determinants of health
Act as a resource providing substance use related clinical advice for health and other professionals, community groups and clients and their families
Requirements
Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing required
Master of Science in Nursing preferred
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN(EC) or NP required
Membership with NPAO or RNAO an asset
Evidence of professional practice liability insurance required (minimum $5M, per professional requirements)
Completion of suboxone and addiction medicine education
Certified in prescribing narcotics and controlled substances
Demonstrated experience in Community and/or Primary Care Setting
Current Ontario Driver’s License, with access to reliable transportation may be required depending on work location
CSC Clearance conducted by PWGS Canada
Standard First Aid/CPR Level C and AED
Required to meet vaccination and occupational health requirements of working within partner agencies (example - COVID-19, other proof of immunization)
Vulnerable Sector check required pre-employment; Additional security clearance may be required depending on work location
Willingness to travel within Wellington County (if interested in RAAM Work)
Demonstrated experience in mental health and addictions preferred
Lived experience with addictions and/or mental health an asset
Benefits
Competitive Compensation (wages)
Enhanced vacation entitlement
Paid wellness days
Enrollment in STC's health/dental plan for part time and full time staff (no employee co-pay)
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